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Candy Manufacturing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Order Entry Associate

Hicksville, NY

$17.75 - $23/hr

Order Entry Associate Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of candy, specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. We are seeking a detail-oriented and ...

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of candy, specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Order Entry ...

Plant Manager

Hicksville, NY · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

About Nassau Candy Nassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. Through divisions such as NC Custom, Chocolate Inn ...

Be Seen First

They bear the responsibility of manufacturing and packaging all Pecan Jacks products, which ... candy in boxes or bags using approved packaging processes. • Keep all prep ingredients at ...

Be Seen First

They bear the responsibility of manufacturing and packaging all Pecan Jacks products, which ... candy in boxes or bags using approved packaging processes. • Keep all prep ingredients at ...

Warehouse Associates

Dallas, TX · On-site

$15 - $17.75/hr

Nassau Candy is a leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of candy, specialty confections, fine foods and promotional products. We are currently looking to add reliable Warehouse Associates ...

Warehouse Associates

Livonia, MI · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Nassau Candy is a leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of candy, specialty confections, fine foods and promotional products. We are currently looking to add reliable Warehouse Associates ...

Warehouse Associates

Livonia, MI · On-site

$15 - $17.75/hr

Warehouse Associate Nassau Candy is a leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of candy, specialty confections, fine foods and promotional products. We are currently looking to add reliable ...

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How much do candy manufacturing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy manufacturing in the United States is $24.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Candy Manufacturing job?

A Candy Manufacturing job involves producing, packaging, and ensuring the quality of candy products. Workers may operate machines, mix ingredients, inspect products, and follow safety and hygiene regulations. Some positions focus on research and development, while others involve assembly line production. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of food safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Candy Manufacturing position, and why are they important?

Succeeding in Candy Manufacturing requires knowledge of food safety standards, production processes, and attention to detail, often supplemented by a background in food science or related experience. Familiarity with industrial kitchen equipment, automated production lines, and certification in food handling (such as ServSafe) are valuable assets. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help professionals excel in fast-paced factory or kitchen environments. These competencies are vital to maintaining high product quality, ensuring workplace safety, and meeting production goals in a dynamic industry.

What are typical daily responsibilities in a Candy Manufacturing role?

In Candy Manufacturing, your daily tasks usually include operating machinery, monitoring production for quality control, mixing ingredients according to recipes, and ensuring all products adhere to safety and hygiene standards. You may also help package finished products, conduct equipment maintenance, and document production data. Collaboration with other team members and supervisors is important to keep production running smoothly and to quickly resolve any issues that arise. The role is hands-on, and a detail-oriented approach helps ensure that candies meet both company and regulatory standards.
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Infographic showing various Candy Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 20% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 10% Temporary, 54% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,890 per year, or $24.9 per hour.
Candy Packer

$21/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 29 days ago


TreeHouse Foods rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

146th of 380 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
PA Womelsdorf
Job Type:
Production Operations
Job Posting Title:
Candy Packer
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values-Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.
What You Gain:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits program!
  • Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
  • An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
  • Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
  • Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description:
About the Role:
The Candy Packer role at the Womelsdorf location provides support to the production team, driving and supporting key initiatives to improve performance, quality, and safety throughout the plant.
You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
  • Competitive compensation: earn $21 per hour, including shift differential. Earn more with opportunities for additional overtime!
  • Running food manufacturing processing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performing facility/work area housekeeping duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies and procedures.
  • Following work instructions and processes to ensure food safety and quality.
  • Being responsible for recognizing and reporting employee safety, food safety, and/or quality issues.

Important Details:
This is a full-time permanent role, which operates 6:45AM to 3:15PM, rotating days/weeks. Overtime may be available depending on the needs of the business.
About You:
You'll fit right in if you have:
• Experience in a manufacturing environment - food manufacturing a plus!
• Demonstrated experience following instructions/process documents and providing effective communication, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work overtime and weekends.
Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!
Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team!
At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com
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About TreeHouse Foods

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At TreeHouse, our purpose is to engage and delight – one customer at a time. To support that purpose, we have developed four strategic growth pillars. We call one of these pillars “Talent Leader”. We believe that our people and talent are critical to achieving our purpose and are focused on being the employer of choice by engaging our employees and developing a high performance culture.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Oak Brook, IL, US

Year founded

2005